The Bamboo Orchid at Risk of Extinction? The orchid is one of the most beautiful flowers in the world, which is undoubtedly why it is so prized among many gardeners across the globe. Although the tending of orchids was generally limited to the wealthiest classes in past generations, today t... 11-13-2007 by ClarkYork Tags growing orchids
Finding a Ghost Orchid by Chance When you get to see a ghost orchid up close, it is not overtly pretty as most orchid varieties usually are. Physically, it looks fragile; it?s an epiphyte which means that it?s found anchored on trees where it gets its nutrients. The ghost orchid is ... 11-10-2007 by ipodpodcast Tags growing orchids
The Importance of Orchid Bark Orchids are beautiful vibrant flowers that come in a wide variety of colors. There are certain criteria for successfully growing orchids and seeing their maximum bloom. Orchids are also very picky flowers and must have a lot of light to flourish. Th... 11-05-2007 by marketingquickies Tags growing orchids
How to Arrange Orchid Bouquets When it comes to making an event extra special, one of the main things by which we could give it a new twist that has elegance, sophistication, and beauty is by having orchid bouquets. These stunning flowers could serve as a centerpiece on the party ta... 11-04-2007 by ipodpodcast Tags growing orchids
The Orchid Cactus can be Enjoyed Indoors or Out When it comes to the hobby of growing orchids, there are plenty of varieties to keep the orchid enthusiast busy and happy. However, one of the most glorious ?orchid? plants is not really an orchid at all, although the name is very much borrowed from ... 11-03-2007 by marketingquickies Tags growing orchids
Orchid Growing Tips for the Indoor Gardener There are few plants more beautiful and dramatic than the orchid. While orchid growing used to be limited to the rich of society, today?s wide selection and availability of these plants has allowed anyone to enjoy them within their own homes. And altho... 10-25-2007 by marketingquickies Tags growing orchids
Different Types of Orchids in an Orchid Nursery When you are in the market to buy orchids you should always go to an orchid nursery. At the orchid nursery you will find a variety of colors and species of orchids to choose from. The orchid nursery will also tell you how to care for the orchids th... 10-24-2007 by ipodpodcast Tags growing orchids
Pots and Pots of Orchids One of the most ancient plants known to man, the orchid, continues to be very popular as a table flower and special occasion flower. However, it has a unique history and the thousands of varieties now available may actually not tell the full story o... 10-17-2007 by ClarkYork Tags growing orchids
The Vanilla Orchid Flowers and Seeds You might be surprised to learn that vanilla flavor comes from an orchid. The Vanilla Orchid is commonplace in most parts of tropical Asia, South America, parts of Africa and New Guinea. This type of orchid is similar to a vine where it climbs up trees... 10-04-2007 by dave_beasley_64 Tags growing orchids
Getting on a Wild Orchid Hunt in Italy Just because an orchid is most often always described as exotic, it doesn?t mean that it?s found only in the tropics. While it is true that the tropical areas of the world (most of Asia and Central to South America) are excellent and lush sources, part... 09-26-2007 by dave_beasley_64 Tags growing orchids
Orchid Care 101 Orchids are some of the most enduring and hardy plants in the world. They can thrive in virtually any environment. If there is one fundamental law in orchid care, it is to understand carefully what those environments are and how they affect the particu... 09-23-2007 by ipodpodcast Tags growing orchids
Tweaking Nature A Blue Orchid Remember the search for the fabled blue rose? The story was the stuff of adventure, legend and even of the supernatural. Man seems to be the obsessed with finding not only the rare, but the truly exceptional, and while a blue rose seems to be out of re... 09-21-2007 by Ash_Greene_64 Tags growing orchids
Orchid Watering Tactics As one of the oldest varieties of plants that man knows, orchid watering has been occurring for millennia. From the days of the dinosaurs to the days of rap music and MTV without music, this species of plant has grown and thrived in the wild all over ... 09-20-2007 by dave_beasley_64 Tags growing orchids
Books to Help You Identify Orchids One of the most popular and fascinating plants (or flowers, if you prefer them to call them that) are orchids which are popularly used to adorn our gardens and homes. But for those who are true-blue fans of this flower, part of showing their appreciat... 09-19-2007 by richarticles64 Tags growing orchids
